Description
Dolly Parton’s Macaroni Salad is a classic Southern side dish that combines creamy macaroni with crunchy vegetables and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup sweet pickles or relish
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While pasta cooks, dice celery, pickles, onion, bell pepper, and chop the eggs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and sugar until well blended.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled macaroni with all chopped ingredients. Pour the dressing on top.
- Gently fold everything together with a spatula until fully coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld. Stir gently before serving.
Notes
- This salad is great for potlucks and picnics.
- It can be made ahead of time for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing and Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Dolly Parton's Macaroni Salad, Southern Macaroni Salad, Easy Side Dish